Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Brief
384
Book • Nonfiction
1998
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith (1998), a Christian memoir by Kathleen Norris, chronicles her return to faith after years away, exploring her struggles with contemporary church practices and offering personal essays on intimidating religious concepts to make them accessible. The book delves into spirituality, language barriers, and the evolution of religious doctrines, encouraging readers to find personal and meaningful connections to Christianity.
Inspirational
Contemplative
Emotional
Hopeful
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
6,676 ratings
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Review Roundup
Amazing Grace by Kathleen Norris is widely praised for its insightful examination of faith and language, blending personal anecdotes with theological reflection. Critics appreciate Norris’s accessible writing and depth of spiritual exploration. Some find the book repetitive and occasionally disjointed. Overall, it’s valued for its contemplative and thought-provoking approach.
Who Should Read Amazing Grace?
A reader who enjoys Amazing Grace by Kathleen Norris likely appreciates introspective spiritual journeys, literary memoirs, and poetic prose that delves into faith and everyday grace. Comparable to readers of Anne Lamott's Traveling Mercies or Madeleine L'Engle's Walking on Water, this book invites contemplation and soul-searching.
6,676 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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384
Book • Nonfiction
1998
Adult
18+ years
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